Gregg Tabernacle AME Church YPD First Quarter Report

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1 Gregg Tabernacle AME Church YPD First Quarter Report November 30, 2013 *YPD Elected and assigned New Officers of Gregg Local, Conference & District Mikaela - President Laci 1 st Vice President & Midwest Conference 2 nd Vice President Morgan 2 nd Vice President Jamie - Treasurer Davion Worship Leader Taylor Recording Secretary Antonio Local & Midwest Conference Historiographer Kalen District Historiographer

2 *YPD Report Mikaela - President *Mikaela Speaks! Hello! My name is Mikaela. My hope for the YPD this year is that we continue to grow in our friendships with each other, and to always be excited about getting together and giving a helping hand to those that may need us to help them. I would like to see us to continue loving our Lord, Jesus Christ, for we know He will make all of our dreams come true. And I also want to ensure in my term that the little YPDers have as much fun in YPD as I did growing up in the church. Thank you to everybody for being in my life. *Financial Report Brought Forward $50.00 Raised + $30.00 for UNICEF Disbursed - $30.00 for UNICEF Total in Treasury $50.00 Jamie - Treasurer *Statistical Report Antonio Historiographer/ Statistician Mother Sunbeams Ages 2-6 Allen Stars Ages 7-12 YPD Female Male Total Young Peoples Auxiliary Ages Young Adult Division Ages IIIII II 7 IIIII I III 9 IIIII II II 9 IIIII IIIII II 12 Directors I I 2 Total

3 Laci 1 st Vice President & Midwest Conference 2 nd Vice President *YPD Activities Report 7 Gregg YPDers attended Annual Conference. 2 YPDers attended Bishop s Planning Meeting in St. Louis, MO. Special YPD greet and meet meeting with leaders of the Usher Board, Choir and Sunday School Departments. YPD recruitment is underway. 5 new tentative members to date. *Initiative Report Completed 2 of the 12 Connectional Initiatives we have planned for this year. Children s Sabbath Trick or Treat For UNICEF Jamie Jefferson Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign *Secretary s Report We held a special YPD election. Mikaela Griffin new President. Antonio Griffin and Laci Palmer new Conference YPD Officers of the Midwest Annual Conference; Kalen Ross, assigned as a District Officer at the Bishops Planning Meeting. We have held 3 local YPD meetings, which 2 of which were teleconference meetings and 1 meeting held at the church.. We have set our agenda and calendar for the year Calendars on sale now. Morgan 2 nd Vice President Taylor Recording Secretary Davion Worship Leader *Prayer for December Praise God, from whom all blessings flow... Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

4 *Midwest Annual Conference 2013 September Highlights: 7 Gregg Youth were registered for the Annual Conference. Antonio Griffin voted new Midwest Conference YPD Historiographer. Laci Palmer appointed as the Midwest Conference YPD 2 nd Vice President for another term. Jamie Jefferson rapped during the Saturday Youth Night and set the roof on fire!

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6 *Children s Sabbath September 29 th Highlights: The first initiative after our Annual Conference. Prayer for the kids of the world and for us. Mission Project: We collected kitchen and bathroom items to be donated to the Forest Avenue Family Shelter, 4300 Forest Ave, KCMO.

7 *Breast Cancer Awareness Month October Special YPDer Alert! Jamie Jefferson Highlights: YPDer Jamie Jefferson brought attention to Breast Cancer Awareness Month along with her mom, YPD Director, Ms. Darian Jefferson. She provided pamphlets and made a poster to educate the congregation on breast cancer awareness. While most people are aware of breast cancer, many do not take the steps needed to help in early detection of the disease. Jamie made cakes and cupcakes and for a small donation, collected money from people to donate to the cancer society to help with treatment, prevention and a cure for breast cancer. Thank you Jamie! Jamie - Darian & Jamie Warriors!

8 *Planning Meeting November 1 st - 3 rd Highlights: Antonio Griffin the newly elected Midwest Conference YPD Historiographer attended the Planning Meeting in St. Louis. Allen Star, Jahbari Kennedy attended his last meeting as a member of the Midwest Conference and Gregg Tabernacle s YPD. He and his family moved to St. Louis and are now part of the Missouri Conference and Ward AME. Kalen Ross was appointed as Fifth District Historiographer.

9 *Trick or Treat for UNICEF November 24 Highlights: This is a Connectional YPD initiative. No District direction or UNICEF boxes this year. Started late, but we decided to press on. Laci Palmer reported our accomplishment to the Conference as the Conference 2 nd Vice Prez in charge of initiatives. For Trick or Treat for UNICEF, Gregg s YPD collection total, $ Every day, somewhere in the world, UNICEF is saving and improving children s lives.

10 *Thanksgiving Day Food Basket November 24 Highlights: Celia A. Gregg WMS wanted to collect 4 food boxes to feed 4 needy families. With the help of Gregg s YPD mom s and dad s we collected 1 food box to be a blessing to our WMS in their endeavors to feed needy families. This is one of Gregg s YPD s way to pay it forward and to follow in WMS footsteps. Quote: I may not be where I need to be, but thank God I m not where I used to be. Joyce Meyer Turkey Corn Bread Stuffing Green Beans Milk Cranberry Sauce Corn Cabbage/Carrots Sweet Potatoes Potatoes Pie Rolls

11 *Gregg s 2014 Calendars On Sale Now Highlights:. A calendar cost $ Supplies limited! All profits go to Gregg s YPD Proceeds go towards helping us to pay for some of our Christian Missions. Proceeds helps us to pay our Fair Share. Calendar shows Gregg Tabernacle s YPD in action. And we had FUN making it! Gregg Tabernacle AME Church

12 *Letter from a College Man! Derrick is a freshman at Missouri State University, Springfield, MO

13 *Know Your Church History! 1. What is the name of the first A.M.E. Church? 2. What Episcopal District do you live in? 3. What year was the A.M.E. Church founded? 4. Who is the 5 th Episcopal District YPD Director? 5. What are the YPD Colors? 6. Where was the A.M.E. Church started? 7. Where is Morris Brown College? 8. Who was the first active Bishop of the A.M.E. Church? 9. What is the mother body of the YPD? 10. What division of the A.M.E. Church was organized on its 150 th birthday? 11. When was the YPD organized? 12. How often are class leaders appointed? 13. From what conference is the 5 th Episcopal District YPD Director? 14. What two historical documents form the basis for what A.M.E. s believe? 15. What is the motto of the A.M.E. Church? *Newly Revised: 16. How many active Bishops do we have? 17. What term in the name of our church refers to the form of government under which Church operates? 18. What church organization trains the church membership? 19. What is the smallest number of stewards that a church can have? 20. Name the two orders of the ministry?

14 We are celebrating the upcoming birthday of Jesus Christ December 1, 2013 At Gregg Tabernacle AME Church Time: Sunday School, 9:30 am Dress to Impress! Jesus gave us His best so let s show him ours! Luke 18:16 - But Jesus called them to him, saying, Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.

15 35.3 million people living with HIV in million adolescents were living with HIV in million At the end of 2012, 9.7 million people in low and middle income countries were receiving antiretroviral therapy. Getting to zero: Zero new HIV infections. Zero discrimination. Zero AIDS-related deaths World AIDS Day is celebrated on 1 December every year to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and to demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic. The day is an opportunity for public and private partners to disseminate information about the status of the pandemic and to encourage progress in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care around the world, particularly in high prevalence countries. Between , World AIDS Day has the theme: "Getting to zero: zero new HIV infections. Zero discrimination. Zero AIDS-related deaths". The WHO s focus for the 2013 campaign is improving access to prevention, treatment and care services for adolescents (10-19 years), a group that continues to be vulnerable despite efforts so far. WHO will release new guidance for HIV testing and counselling and care for adolescents living with HIV on World AIDS Day Connectional YPD Initiative Purpose: The overall purpose of this program is to increase understanding of the factors that contribute to the sexual health of youth by examining the sociocultural, socio-environmental and interpersonal determinants of adolescent sexual activity. Additionally, the aim is to prevent HIV infection, to increase HIV-AIDS awareness and knowledge to the teen and young adult populations, improve treatment, care, and support for people living with HIV, and build capacity and infrastructure to address the HIV/AIDS pandemic. This program focuses particularly on the context of sexual risk taking, especially with regard to HIV/AIDS prevention. The outcome is intended to inform the development, refinement, and implementation of sexual health and HIV/AIDS prevention programs, both in our churches and in community health settings.

16 *Know Your Church Study Answers! 1. What is the name of the first A.M.E. Church? Mother Bethel 2. What Episcopal District do you live in? 5 th 3. What year was the A.M.E. Church founded? 1787 (Free African Society) 4. Who is the 5 th Episcopal District YPD Director? Denise Brown 5. What are the YPD Colors? Green, Black & White 6. Where was the A.M.E. Church started? Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 7. Where is Morris Brown College? Atlanta, Georgia 8. Who was the first active Bishop of the A.M.E. Church? Bishop Richard Allen 9. What is the mother body of the YPD? Women s Missionary Society 10. What division of the A.M.E. Church was organized on its 150 th birthday? RAYAC 11. When was the YPD organized? October How often are class leaders appointed? Annually 13. From what conference is the 5 th Episcopal District YPD Director? Pacific Northwest 14. What two historical documents form the basis for what A.M.E. s believe? The Articles of Religion The Apostle s Creed 15. What is the motto of the A.M.E. Church? God Our Father, Christ Our Redeemer, Man Our Brother *Newly Revised: The Holy Spirit Our Comforter, Humankind Our Family 16. How many active Bishops do we have? 21 (20 Districts 1 Ecumenical Bishop) 17. What term in the name of our church refers to the form of government under which Church operates? Episcopal 18. What church organization trains the church membership? Lay Organization 19. What is the smallest number of stewards that a church can have? Name the two orders of the ministry? Deacon and Elder

17 *Upcoming Events And Initiatives December Tea Party: The King is Coming! December 1 World AIDS Day December 1 YPD 1 st Executive Board Meeting December 14 Christmas Program December 15 January M.L. King Day on Not A Day Off - January 21 February Souper Bowl Day of Caring - February 2 Founders Day, Ebenezer AME - February 9 Gregg s YPD Blast From the Past - February 22 Editors: Paul Overman Darian Jefferson Mikaela Griffin YPD Executive Board Photos: Antonio Griffin YPD Logo: Kalen Ross-Smith Celia A. Gregg President Lois Palmer YPD Directors Darian Jefferson/Paul Overman Pastor Rev. Eraina M. Ross-Aseme Presiding Elder North District Rev. Donna F. Roberson